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Elementary Schools in Tarzana, California: Tarzana schools average 2.9 points above the state — but the range is 32.4 points wide.

Near Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 47.7/100

Tarzana, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.7/100 — 2.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics at 62/100, where 34.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Tarzana schools average 23.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.7% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.4
29.5 – 61.9
Avg Exceeded %
23.2%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
33.7%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary4Developing
47.7/100
23.2%+2.9
Middle1Solid
68.1/100
43.3%+25.4

How Tarzana schools compare

Tarzana has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.7/100 — 2.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics with a Scope Score of 62 and 34.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Tarzana averages 33.7% — above the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Tarzana

1 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Tarzana

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
43.3%Solid
68/100
2Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
34.5%Solid
62/100
3Nestle Avenue Charter
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
29.6%Solid
54/100
4Tarzana Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
17.6%Developing
45/100
5Virtual Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Needs Support
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Tarzana

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Woodcrest School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 267 students
11:1Private
International School of Los Angeles - West Valley
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 98 students
10:1Private
Discovery School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 24 students
24:1Private
Gan Israel Preschool
Episcopal · Grades Pre-K · 19 students
5:1Private
Ideal Academy for Exceptional Learners
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-7 · 5 students
3:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Tarzana

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Tarzana good?
Tarzana's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.7/100, which is 2.9 points above the state average. 23.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Tarzana?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Tarzana is Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 34.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Tarzana schools compare to the state average?
Tarzana elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.7/100 — 2.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 23.2% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.7% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Tarzana?
Tarzana has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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